Connor McDavid contributed six assists against Detroit. © APA / ETHAN MILLER

After gala appearance: Connor McDavid celebrates a milestone

Connor McDavid had six assists in the Edmonton Oilers' win against the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile, Alexander Ovechkin scored in the sixth game in a row.

14. February 2024

From: dpa

The Edmonton Oilers won the duel against the strong Detroit Red Wings in the North American professional ice hockey league NHL. The Oilers won 8-4 on Tuesday. Superstar Connor McDavid recorded six assists in one game for the first time in his NHL career. It was the superstar's 600th assist in 616 games.

Leon Draisaitl opened the spectacle with his 25th goal of the season, and the German international added another goal in the final third. Moritz Seider was involved in one of Detroit's goals, but was also on the ice for most of the Oilers' goals. With the win, Edmonton solidifies its playoff spot, while Detroit currently holds a wild card spot for the playoffs thanks to a strong start to the year.

The Oilers are on course for the playoffs. © APA / LAWRENCE SCOTT

Philipp Grubauer's comeback was successful after a break of more than two months. In his first appearance since the beginning of December, the Seattle Kraken goalkeeper was immediately named player of the game. In the 2-1 win after a penalty shootout at the New York Islanders, Grubauer first saved 26 shots and then all three of the Islanders' penalties. It was the first win after three defeats in a row for the Kraken.

Tkachuk with a hat trick

The Buffalo Sabers led by JJ Peterka scored a clear victory, scoring the first goal and adding another in a 7-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings. Tim Stützle remained without a goal in his Ottawa Senators' 6-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Brady Tkachuk scored a hat trick in the Senators' fourth straight win. Lukas Reichel recorded an assist in his Chicago Blackhawks' 2:4 defeat of the Vancouver Canucks.

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals. © APA / PATRICK SMITH

Veteran Alexander Ovechkin scored in his Washington Capitals' 3-6 win against the Colorado Avalanche in the sixth game in a row and now has 836 goals in his NHL career. In second place on the all-time top scorer list, the 38-year-old Russian is still 58 goals behind Wayne Gretzky.